It seemed to signal a dramatic shift in US policy on Russia, suggesting an open desire for new leadership at the top of the Kremlin
That invasion, based on mistaken intelligence about weapons of mass destruction, is used repeatedly by Russia to counter criticism over its actions in Ukraine.Joe Biden says Russian invasion is based on obscene liesHis words - despite the White House clarification - will likely also fuel President Putin's own paranoia about the West’s true intentions towards him and his powerbase, potentially making it even trickier to convince Russia to change course on Ukraine and end the fighting.
Information - or disinformation - is as much of a weapon as bombs and bullets, no more so than at a time of a real, hot, fighting war. Ukraine is not a member of the alliance but neighbouring states like Poland that are part of the club have become increasingly nervous they could become the next target of Russia's aggression.
The entire speech was framed around the theme of a generational struggle between"democracy and autocracy. Between liberty and repression. Between a rules-based order and one governed by brute force".
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